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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is an established component of Australian healthcare. It is also a rapidly growing industry, currently worth more than A$4.7 billion in Australia, and $83 billion globally.
Given the increasing demand, there is a need to build a CAM workforce that not only has the capability to support this growth, but is able to effectively meet the health care needs of a growing population through the provision of quality health care. Naturopathic practitioners with advanced knowledge and skills may be well positioned to meet these needs.
Delivered through the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM), the Master of Advanced Naturopathic Medicine is ideal for both recent graduates of naturopathic programs and experienced naturopathic practitioners wishing to extend their skills in specialised areas of practice, as well as research, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, integrative health care and evidence-based practice.
The University has a long history in the discipline of naturopathy and was the first in Australia to open a naturopathy clinic on campus in 1998.
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is an established component of Australian healthcare. It is also a rapidly growing industry, currently worth more than A$4.7 billion in Australia, and $83 billion globally.
Given the increasing demand, there is a need to build a CAM workforce that not only has the capability to support this growth, but is able to effectively meet the health care needs of a growing population through the provision of quality health care. Naturopathic practitioners with advanced knowledge and skills may be well positioned to meet these needs.
Delivered through the National Centre for Naturopathic Medicine (NCNM), the Master of Advanced Naturopathic Medicine is ideal for both recent graduates of naturopathic programs and experienced naturopathic practitioners wishing to extend their skills in specialised areas of practice, as well as research, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, integrative health care and evidence-based practice.
The University has a long history in the discipline of naturopathy and was the first in Australia to open a naturopathy clinic on campus in 1998.
Current Southern Cross students – to access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook.
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
A Bachelor degree in Naturopathic Medicine, or equivalent.
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Overall | 6.5 |
| Listening | minimum 6.0 |
| Speaking | minimum 6.0 |
| Reading | minimum 6.0 |
| Writing | minimum 6.0 |
You will study five core units in naturopathic philosophy, research and evidence-based practice:
You'll also choose three electives to deepen your knowledge in specialist areas:
Domestic students
| Location | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| Online | Term 3 |
International students
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Term 3 | $31,920 ($3,990 per unit) | N/A |
Tuition fees are in Australian dollars, and are subject to change, including annual increases over the duration of a course. Annual tuition fee is based on completing 8 units per year. In addition students are required to pay OSHC for the duration of their visa in advance. Non-tuition fee covers textbooks, stationery and excursions. | |||
Applications for this course are made directly to Southern Cross University via our online application service.
To be eligible to receive the Master of Advanced Naturopathic Medicine, students must complete the equivalent of 8 single weighted units (96 credit points) comprising:
Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements apply to this course as defined on the Student Equity & Inclusion website. Students who have a disability or health condition which may impact on their ability to meet these requirements are encouraged to visit the Student Equity & Inclusion website for further information and contact details.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Core Units | |||||
| NATM6002 | Critical Perspectives in Naturopathic Philosophy | ||||
| HLTH5010 | Evidence Translation and Implementation in Health Care | ||||
| HLTH5009 | Practice-Based Health Research | ||||
| HLTH6007 | Health Research Project A | ||||
| HLTH6008 | Health Research Project B | ||||
Option Units | |||||
| NATM6006 | Cognition and the Healthy Brain | ||||
| NATM6005 | Integrative Mental Health | ||||
| NATM5003 | Integrative Gastroenterology | ||||
| HLTH6001 | Human Microbiome and Health | ||||
| NATM5006 | Integrative Women's Health | ||||
| NATM5004 | Integrative Reproductive Health | ||||
| FOOD5004 | Food as Medicine | ||||
| CMPL5001 | Fundamentals of Clinical Hypnosis | ||||
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATM5003 | Integrative Gastroenterology | ||||
| HLTH6001 | Human Microbiome and Health | ||||
| NATM5006 | Integrative Women's Health | ||||
| NATM5004 | Integrative Reproductive Health | ||||
| NATM6005 | Integrative Mental Health | ||||
| NATM6006 | Cognition and the Healthy Brain | ||||
| FOOD5004 | Food as Medicine | ||||
| CMPL5001 | Fundamentals of Clinical Hypnosis | ||||
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Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.
| Course Learning Outcome |
|---|
Demonstrate expert judgement of the interplay between traditional and scientific knowledge within naturopathic medicine. Demonstrate application of research and evidence-based practice processes in clinical and professional contexts, from research inquiry through to evidence implementation. |
Apply innovative, creative and effective responses to the integration of traditional and scientific knowledge in professional practice of naturopathic medicine. |
Integrate ethical and legal principles into practice-relevant health research project. |
Critically apply established naturopathic theories, philosophies and principles to professional naturopathic medicine practice and research development. |
Demonstrate autonomy, well developed independent judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a learner, researcher and practitioner. |
Communicate concisely and appropriately in an oral and written forms in academic, professional and health care settings. Critically analyse, reflect on and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories for ongoing, self-directed lifelong learning. |
Integrate physical, social, political, ecological and cultural influences that impact health and wellbeing in all members of society to clinical and research contexts. Examine contemporary naturopathic medicine practice within the context of different integrative healthcare models. |
The assessment methods used in this course vary from unit to unit. Each assessment connects with the learning outcomes for each unit and the course as a whole, but also the real-world. Assessment tasks may include essays, literature reviews, journal manuscripts, case studies, online activities, and presentations.
Our online study option is innovative, highly interactive and engaging. It strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community among learners. An inquiry-based approach, together with the use of diverse media (e.g. interactive videos, scenario-based activities, electronic study materials, online discussion forums, virtual classes) and real-world assessments, creates an immersive and accessible learning environment that enriches the student learning experience. These methods of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
The Master of Advanced Naturopathic Medicine enables practitioners to deepen their knowledge, extend their skills, and expand their scope of practice. The qualification also may help open up new career opportunities in the complementary medicines industry, health care sector, and academia. It is also a pathway to further postgraduate studies in advanced naturopathic medicine.
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